Recent content by dhart

What do you figure is the useful life of a new camera? I just bought an Sony FS7 and I'm looking at 3 years when computing ROI. Thoughts?

A major network rang me up and said they were updating their equipment lists for crews. Ask me if I had a drone. Any one else get a call like this? Didn't know the FAA had approved drones for ENG use.

I had a ton of green screens to do and was dissatisfied with chromakeyers that came with FCP7. Found a really good plug-in from DVGarage. It's called DVmatte pro and it's an excellent keyer. Very easy to use. Worked great on video that was shot 4:2:0 and we know how tough that is to key! Anyway...

Although I love my larger format camera (AF-100), I've found it lacking when it comes to shooting b-roll. I've struggled with the form factor and the lack of a proper zoom lens with some real reach. Run and gun it is not. So I'm purchasing the relatively new PMW 300 to shoot b-roll. Pictures...

I rarely work for ABC News. My equipment billing sheet is from 2002. Question; is the rate for basic camera/sound package still $550? Van $30? Mileage I assume is .56 (IRS 2014 rules) Thanks.

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Interesting article in Tuesday's NYTs about Sony. Apparently the most profitable area of the company is of all things, insurance. Sony even has an on-line bank in Japan. Movies and music are next. Followed by the electronics division that loses money. Mgt. has been trying to turn electronics...

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20120716/DA01PLR81.html I was reviewing my reviewing stats on some of my videos on Vimeo on Friday. I was surprised to see my videos were viewed in 60 different countries by 5,500 viewers. No viral stuff, just mundane demo footage. Weird.

Getting ready for an east coast production trip. Haven't traveled in a while. What's the max bag weight before you enter the penalty? Last time I remember it was 80 lbs. What's the bummer charge over the regular weight limit? Any of the airlines still have "media rates"? Thanks.

Anyone using one of these? What is your opinion of the Samurai? Using spinning HD or solid state drives?

Just had my Sachtler tripod head rebuilt there. Highly recommend. Reasonable price and quick turn around. Nice people to deal with.

Using this for the first time (rental unit). Any tips or tricks anyone would care to share? I have list of approved CF cards from Convergent. I've read the manual. Wondering if a power cord from camera battery would be a good idea as it's going to be a long three days of shooting. Rolling tape...

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/30/tv-ownership-declines/ Both of my daughters are out on their own (recent college grads) and neither owns a television. Keep your eye on this trend.

Anyone here had some experience with this camera? Some of crew booking agencies I work for are starting to get calls. I just ordered the Doug Jensen training DVD.

Anyone had much experience with this device? Wondering about the "Turtle X" for taming all these little hand held (not shoulder mount) cameras into submission. As we all know they are a pain to try and operate hand held.